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Risk scores are statistical indicators based on prescribing patterns compared to specialty peers. They are NOT allegations of fraud, misconduct, or improper care. Many legitimate medical reasons can explain outlier prescribing.

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Richard ColemanFNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner · Edinburg, TX 78539

NPI: 1003153628

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🟡 Moderate

ML Fraud Detection Score: 94%

Machine learning model identifies prescribing patterns consistent with confirmed fraud cases. This is a statistical indicator, not an accusation.

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Risk Flags

Elevated antipsychotic prescribing (65+)Opioid + benzodiazepine co-prescriberHigh fills per patient

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10,350

Total Claims

$1.3M

Drug Cost

436

Beneficiaries

$3,072

Cost/Patient

Risk Score Breakdown 18/100

Low (0)Moderate (15)Elevated (30)High (50+)
Opioid + benzodiazepine combo+8
Elderly antipsychotic prescribing+5
High fills per patient+3

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Peer Comparison vs. 218,535 Nurse Practitioner providers

+41%

Opioid rate vs peers

5.3% vs 3.8% avg

+162%

Cost per patient vs peers

$3,072 vs $1,174 avg

+44%

Brand preference vs peers

12.7% vs 8.9% avg

⚠️ Opioid + Benzodiazepine Co-Prescriber

This provider prescribes both opioids and benzodiazepines. The FDA has issued a Black Box Warning about the life-threatening risks of concurrent use.

🔎 Data Overview

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ML fraud detection score of 94% indicates prescribing patterns with significant similarity to confirmed fraud cases. 19 out of 20 decision trees flagged this provider.

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This provider co-prescribes opioids and benzodiazepines — a combination carrying an FDA Black Box Warning due to increased risk of respiratory depression and death. While sometimes clinically necessary, this combination requires careful justification.

Insights generated from CMS data analysis. Statistical patterns are not accusations — always consider clinical context.

Opioid Prescribing

5.3%

Opioid Rate

553

Opioid Claims

$9,286

Opioid Cost

Long-Acting Rate

Brand vs Generic

87% generic

Brand: 1,300 claims · $1.1M

Generic: 8,909 claims · $205K

Top Prescribed Drugs

Drug (Generic)ClaimsCost
Dulaglutide180$244K
Empagliflozin92$133K
Apixaban73$62K
Insulin Detemir65$56K
Linaclotide49$56K
Semaglutide45$52K
Sitagliptin Phosphate24$40K
Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog49$33K
Mirabegron25$31K
Insulin Detemir36$30K
Cariprazine Hcl18$26K
Insulin Aspart32$25K
Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl24$23K
Dapagliflozin Propanediol15$21K
Tirzepatide16$18K

Prescribing Profile

130

Unique Drugs

$285K

IRA Negotiated Drugs

$314K

GLP-1 Drugs

18.0

Anomaly Score

Patient Profile

70

Avg Age

57%

Female

1.47

Avg Risk Score

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Data from CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023. Risk scores are statistical indicators, not allegations of wrongdoing.Methodology · About · Dispute this data